It means I get the chance to live my life, I have been waiting for so many years and I am very proud to be living my new life as Charlotte. My life is about to change, and I almost can’t wait because it means everything to me and what I have been fighting for will happen.

Sex and relationshipsMother of a 21 year old daughter with a learning disabilty, Liz Wilson from Dimensions, would love to start the conversation about sex and relationships with families. - 21 June 17

The importance of supported lovingAfter Sue Turner from NDTi attended her first Supported Loving event what struck her was "...people wanted a safe space to talk about relationships and sex – not to be kept safe from them." - 15 June 2017

Finding a sex workerA woman who needs support asks if she could be supported to find a sex worker. What are the safety implications for everyone involved? - 5 June 2017

Leanne and DavidLeanne and David explain what good relationship support means to them - 15 May 2017

Research unpackedDr Claire Bates shares more of her PhD research findings in her latest blog for Learning Disability Today - April 2017

Katie...finding love through a dating agencyKatie describes how finding love has changed her life. "Since joining Mates 'n' Dates, my depression has improved I do not feel alone...Above all I feel loved." - 18 April 2017

Sex, love and citizenshipDr Simon Duffy from the Centre for Welfare Reform has expanded his six keys to citizenship to include love. "Without love we are nothing" - 21 March 2017

Daniel and Angela - building a relationshipSue Deeley from Gettalife tells Daniel and Angela's story showing that good support around relationships, sexuality and intimacy becomes even more important for people with more complex needs - 13 March 2017

Josephine and JackClare Morgan from the Josephine and Jack Project writes about a unique approach to supporting people with learning disabilities to talk about relationships and sex - 2 March 2017.

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